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Late 19th Century French Empire Style Ebonised Bookcase
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Late 19th Century French Empire Style Ebonised Bookcase

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Stunning example of a late 19th Century French, Empire style bookcase.

A wonderful quality mahogany bookcase with an ebonised finish and ormolu mounts. From a Parisian apartment. Circa 1880.

The locks are stamped 'Mon Krieger, Paris'. Maison Krieger was a large and important producer of furniture in 19th Century in Paris. It was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger and remained a family business until the early 20th Century. It rose to prominence when winning awards at the 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris and the Exposition Universelle of 1851 in London, for the quality of its furnishings. By the late 19th Century Maison Krieger was one of the largest producers of furniture in Paris, with a large factory based at Faubourg St. Antoine, and counting Francois Linke among their clients. N.B. Francois Linke was a major figure in Late 19th Century mainly Belle Epoque French furniture.

Can completely flat pack for ease of transportation and delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Empire Ebonised Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1242549
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Mha0003/4201/6022
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Description
Stunning example of a late 19th Century French, Empire style bookcase.

A wonderful quality mahogany bookcase with an ebonised finish and ormolu mounts. From a Parisian apartment. Circa 1880.

The locks are stamped 'Mon Krieger, Paris'. Maison Krieger was a large and important producer of furniture in 19th Century in Paris.

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It was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger and remained a family business until the early 20th Century.
Merchant House Antiques

It rose to prominence when winning awards at the 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris and the Exposition Universelle of 1851 in London, for the quality of its furnishings. By the late 19th Century Maison Krieger was one of the largest producers of furniture in Paris, with a large factory based at Faubourg St. Antoine, and counting Francois Linke among their clients. N.B. Francois Linke was a major figure in Late 19th Century mainly Belle Epoque French furniture.

Can completely flat pack for ease of transportation and delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Empire Ebonised Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242549
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha0003/4201/6022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A large late 19th-century French Empire style ebonised bookcase with three arched glass doors, gilt bronze mounts, and light oak shelves.
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EBONISED BOOKCASE
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A large late 19th-century French Empire style ebonised bookcase with three arched glass doors, gilt bronze mounts, and light oak shelves.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire Revival
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Glass, Gilt Bronze, Oak
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsArched glazed doors, Gilt ormolu mounts, Laurel wreath, Anthemion motifs

This late 19th-century French Empire style bookcase takes the form of a large ebonised timber cabinet with three arched glazed doors over solid panelled cupboard doors below, fitted with light oak shelves inside. Gilt bronze ormolu mounts adorn the frieze, uprights, and lower panels, featuring laurel wreath and anthemion motifs alongside classical figurative appliques. The mahogany structure receives a deep black ebonised finish, complemented by the warm honey tones of the timber backboards and shelves. Locks stamped 'Mon Krieger, Paris' mark the piece to the noted Parisian cabinet-making firm. Practical for use in a grand study, library, or principal reception room, the cabinet provides generous display and storage space for books and collections. Standing at a substantial scale, it accommodates extensive library arrangements across multiple tiers behind glass. The construction allows for complete flat packing, making it adaptable for placement in various room layouts within a home.

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Originating in early 19th-century France, Empire style furniture features Neoclassical symmetry, dark or ebonised woods, classical architectural proportions, and ornamental gilt bronze mounts inspired by Greco-Roman iconography.

Late 19th-century ebonised cabinets typically incorporate hardwood frames finished with dark lacquer or ebonised stain, glass door panels, solid oak or pine internal shelving, and cast gilt-bronze or brass ormolu mounts.

Authentic pieces display hand-fitted joinery, original gilded bronze mounts fixed with period threaded screws, hand-cut timber backing panels, and wear to the ebonised finish along functional contact points.

An ebonised bookcase serves as a structural focal point in modern interiors, pairing effectively against neutral plastered walls, minimalist brass lighting, and contemporary ceramics to highlight its dark silhouette.

Maintain ebonised surfaces by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying specialized furniture wax sparingly, avoiding ammonia-based glass cleaners or chemical polishes that degrade original lacquers.
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